Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the under cover.
(Refer to ENGINE COVER for 3.8L, ENGINE COVER for 5.0L Engine Mechanical System )
Remove the muffler support bracket (A).
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2WD

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Using the transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the transmission cross member (A).
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NOTE: To rotate the propeller shaft after setting manual control lever (A) in the "N".

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Remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (A) by rotating the propeller shaft.
Disconnect the rear propeller shaft (B) from the transfer case (AWD) or transmission (2WD).
Propeller shaft mounting torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

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Put down the transmission by adjusting jack.
Disconnect the inhibitor connector (A) and then remove the shift cable by removing nut (B).

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Remove the manual control lever (B) after removing a nut (A).
Remove the inhibitor switch assembly after removing the bolts (C).

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